Friday Finds February 2017
Do you like fortune cookies? I’m not a huge fan, but here’s an interesting history of how they became so popular in the US.
The whole concept of “vintage” clothing started with Davy Crockett’s hat and the lure of old fur.
Speaking of fur, here’s an interesting idea for how to preserve some clothing/history related to Dorothy Parker, the American poet.
Who didn’t read Goodnight Moon as a child? There’s a new biography out about the author Margaret Wise Brown that I’ll be bumping up my To-Read list, but in the short time, this article gives some history and insights about why it’s such an everlasting book for children.
Speaking of books, as a lover of libraries and a follower of rules, I don’t remember the last time I had a library fine ( I’m such a square). Nevertheless, many libraries are now waiving late fees which I give two thumbs up.
Life By Kristen 